Champagne
Ireland's best prices on Champagne. We stock an impressive range of some of the world's most beloved champagne brands, such as Veuve Clicquot, Pol Roger, Veuve Clicquot and Armand de Brignac. So what makes champagne so special? Champagne is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of the wine to effect carbonation. It is produced exclusively within the Champagne region of France. Méthode Champenoise is the traditional method by which Champagne is produced. After primary fermentation and bottling, a second alcoholic fermentation occurs in the bottle. This second fermentation is induced by adding several grams of yeast and several grams of rock sugar. According to the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée a minimum of 1.5 years is required to completely develop all the flavour but most houses age for longer - sometimes much longer. For years where the harvest is exceptional, a millesimé is declared. This means that the Champagne will be very good and has to mature for at least 3 years. During this time, the Champagne bottle is sealed with a crown cap similar to that used on beer bottles. After ageing, the bottle is manipulated, either manually or mechanically, in a process called remuage, so that the lees settle in the neck of the bottle. After chilling the bottles, the neck is frozen, and the cap removed. The pressure in the bottle forces out the ice containing the lees, and the bottle is quickly corked to maintain the carbon dioxide in solution. Some syrup (le dosage) is added to maintain the level within the bottle.
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1.5L
A great value rosé Champagne from Cattier who are based in the town of Chigny Les Roses. This..
€114.00 Ex Tax: €92.68
75cl
A luxurious champagne blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay. Made exclusively from grapes picke..
€172.00 Ex Tax: €139.84
75cl
One of the highest-rated Champagnes available. Harmonious tension and elegant radiance, Krug 2004 re..
€315.00 Ex Tax: €256.10
75cl
The fantastic non-vintage from Louis Roederer. This is a structured wine with freshness, a live..
€70.00 Ex Tax: €56.91
150cl
Cristal was originally created by Louis Roederer to fulfil the request of Tsar Alexander II for a Ch..
€795.00 Ex Tax: €646.34
75cl
2012 was one of the most challenging and complicated years ever experienced in Champagne. However, d..
€600.00 Ex Tax: €487.80
New In
75cl
This elegant, unique Vintage rosé is the 75th Vintage of Moët & Chandon. Fruity..
€97.00 Ex Tax: €78.86
20cl
Moët's iconic champagne in a mini bottle. Celebrate Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut&r..
€23.00 Ex Tax: €18.70
37.5cl
A beautiful champagne from a highly regarded family-run house at a great price. This champagne has&n..
€37.50 Ex Tax: €30.49
75cl
One of our favourite rose Champagnes. This is consistently good from vintage to vintage. Smooth and ..
€87.00 Ex Tax: €70.73
New In
75cl
Named after Pol Roger's close relationship with Sir Winston Churchill which dates back to 1945, ..
€215.00 Ex Tax: €174.80
New In
75cl
A light and delicate champagne gift box that's bound to go down a treat! This champagne is ..
€65.00 Ex Tax: €52.85
75cl
The grapes come from the vineyards of Farra di Soligo which are situated on limestone soil type..
€15.00 Ex Tax: €12.20
75cl
Boasting a brilliant yellow colour with deep golden highlights, this wine offers delicate bubbles an..
€65.00 Ex Tax: €52.85
75cl
La Grande Dame 2012 from Maison Veuve Clicquot is a wonderful, rich and delicate champagne. This ble..
€229.00 Ex Tax: €186.18
1.5L
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a much loved Non-Vintage Champagne and it owes its superior rich..
€145.00 Ex Tax: €117.89
